US Bridges

Farm RD 190 over Ward Br

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 27 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 31481

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 190 over Ward Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 190 over Ward Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarm RD 190
CrossesWard Br
LocationS 27 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates37.10589, -93.32993
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 190 over Ward Br built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 190 over Ward Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 190 over Ward Br carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 190 over Ward Br?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 190 over Ward Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.